Strapi
Open-source headless CMS for building content APIs.
About Strapi
Strapi is the leading open-source headless CMS, enabling developers to build customizable content APIs (REST and GraphQL) with a user-friendly admin panel. It supports self-hosting, plugin extensibility, and offers Strapi Cloud for managed hosting — the go-to choice for developers who want full control.
Key Features
- Visual content type builder
- REST and GraphQL APIs auto-generated
- Customizable admin panel
- Role-based access control
- Media library with image optimization
- Plugin marketplace
- Internationalization (i18n)
- Self-hosted or Strapi Cloud
Pros
- Open-source with full self-hosting option
- Highly customizable with plugins and code
- Auto-generated REST and GraphQL APIs
- Large community and ecosystem
Cons
- Self-hosting requires DevOps knowledge
- Performance can degrade with complex content models
- Plugin quality varies in marketplace
Integrations
CloudinaryBest Use Cases
- Headless content management
- Multi-channel content delivery
- Developer-controlled CMS
- Marketing website content
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vs imgixQuick Info
- Website
- strapi.io
- Founded
- 2015
- Company
- 50-100
- Pricing
- freemium
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